We’re all paying for NYC’s huge frivolous lawsuit industry

As The Post reported Tuesday, New York City has the dubious distinction of ranking as America’s third-worst “judicial hellhole” — and Nos. 1 and 2 are whole states. The folks at the American Tort Reform Foundation produce a yearly “Judicial Hellholes” report, which regularly puts the Big Apple near the…

In an age when New Yorkers outsource everything, this Thanksgiving they’re getting back to basics — by slaughtering their own turkey. Matt Wilkinson’s Pilgrim for a Day “class” at the Hard Cider Homestead in Ringoes, NJ, involves blood up to your elbows — and sobbing is permitted. Yes, people pay…

The suddenly surging Islanders lost some momentum Sunday in a 6-2 loss to the Stars at Barclays Center. Anthony Beauvillier and Scott Mayfield scored for the Islanders, who lost in regulation at home for just the third time in their past 12 games (7-3-2). Starting goalie Thomas Greiss had 16…

TORONTO — The Knicks’ big-ticket offseason possibilities may be dwindling. First, Kyrie Irving said he plans to re-up with the Celtics, and then, Jimmy Butler was traded to the 76ers on Saturday, with reports stating he likely will remain in Philadelphia. The disgruntled Butler, a four-time All-Star, reportedly was dealt,…

The Woolsey fire is bringing another day of unhealthy air and smoke to Southern California. In Los Angeles County, the areas with the worst air quality Saturday were the west San Fernando Valley and northwest coastal Los Angeles County, according to Dr. Muntu Davis, Los Angeles County health officer. The…

WASHINGTON — Apple is at the Supreme Court to defend the way it sells apps for iPhones against claims by consumers that the company has unfairly monopolized the market. The justices are hearing arguments Monday in Apple’s effort to end an antitrust lawsuit that could force the iPhone maker to…

A Swedish appeals court has confirmed a conviction against the parents of a 13-year-old Syrian girl for attempting to marry her off to a 24-year-old man, while the child’s intended husband has been found not guilty.